The Blandford Board of Health has not, will not and did not ban Halloween or its activities. Click here to read the Guidelines for participating in Halloween related activities this year.
The Blandford Board of Health has not, will not and did not ban Halloween or its activities. Click here to read the Guidelines for participating in Halloween related activities this year.
The Town of Blandford, collaboratively with Healthy Hampshire, has created a walking map that highlights the best routes and loops in town for walking – with levels ranging from easy to challenging and terrain that includes sidewalks, roadside shoulders, dirt paths and dirt roads. With funding from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and Healthy Hampshire, the map was created as part of an effort to support people of all ages and abilities to take advantage of one of the easiest and most accessible forms of exercise: walking. The map features historical, cultural and ecological points of interest in addition to the walking routes.
Blandford will be hosting an event in conjunction with the Hilltown Mobile Market on Oct. 9 to showcase the maps to town residents.
BLANDFORD WALKS WITH THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 9 from 2:00-3:30pm
WHERE: We will meet in parking lot of Town Hall, 1 Russell Stage Road, Blandford, MA.
WHAT: Town Administrator Joshua A. Garcia, will host a walk around the center of town – what’s called the Kaolin Loop identified in the Walking Map. Join him for informal conversation, snacks and a stop at the Country Store for some apple cider donuts. While you’re there, pick up a copy of the Blandford Walking Map, as well as some fresh, Hilltown-grown produce at the last day of the Hilltown Mobile Market! We ask that all participants follow Covid-19 safety protocols by wearing a mask and maintaining 6 feet of social distance.
You can also download a copy of the Blandford Walking Map here.
Grab Your Favorite Costume and Join us for our Annual Halloween Party and Trunk-or-Treating
Thursday, October 31, 2019
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Blandford Town Hall
• Make your own hot chocolate
• Candy apples
• Popcorn
• Games & prizes
• Cider, donuts, cookies, snacks & more
• Bonfire – toast marshmallows and make s’mores!
PARENT, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS: We are looking for volunteers to set up for Trunk-Or-Treat in the Town Hall Parking lot. We’re looking for volunteers to (A) help with Trunk-or-Treating and will set up by 4:45pm and/or (B) help with donating a snack. Please contact:
Joann Martin: [email protected] OR Keri Morawiec: [email protected]
The Blandford Historical Society will host its annual tree lighting and carol sing on Sunday, December 2 at 5pm.
Followed by cocoa and cookies. All ages are warmly welcome.
Members of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, and other local town officials look forward to join the new management of Ski Blandford for its 2018/2019 season Kick Off / Open House Party on November 3, 2018 beginning at 11:00am. The location of this family friendly event is 41 Nye Brook Road, Blandford, MA 01008. Members of the public are invited to participate at this event, witness the unveiling of its Phase I area improvements, and join-in on the activities scheduled for this day.
Ron Crozier, General Manager noted, “We have been hard at work, and we genuinely appreciate the continued support of the Town of Blandford, our loyal pass holders, and everyone who has shown their support throughout our efforts to revitalize the ski area. We are ready to celebrate skiing and riding’s return to Blandford!”
Blandford Selectman Eric McVey mentioned, “It is great to see a local business interest investing in the community and recreation opportunities in the Gateway Hilltowns.”
Interim Town Administrator Joshua A. Garcia noted, “Ski Blandford is a regional asset anchored in our town and their presence will support our ongoing efforts to make Blandford and the Gateway Hilltowns a destination for visitors.”
In a recent release from Ski Blandford, we can expect new snowmaking and grooming equipment to be on display for viewing and pictures, in addition to the renovated lodges. There will be BBQ lunch, and it will be a Springfield Thunderbirds themed party with music and games. Thunderbird’s Mascot Boomer will be at the BBQ giving away free hockey tickets. He will also bring a bunch of fun activities for kids including an inflatable hockey shooter and cornhole.